Deadly Earthquake in Kunar: 250 Killed, 500 Injured

A powerful earthquake struck several districts of Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, causing significant loss of life and widespread damage.

According to local authorities, the disaster has claimed at least 250 lives and left approximately 500 people injured. Officials have cautioned that these figures are preliminary, with the likelihood of an increasing death toll as search and rescue operations continue.

The earthquake, which occurred in the pre-dawn hours, caught many residents in the mountainous and rural areas of Kunar off guard.

The tremor’s intensity caused widespread destruction, particularly to mud and adobe homes that make up the majority of structures in the region.

Reports indicate that several remote villages remain cut off from aid due to difficult terrain and inaccessible roads.

Rescue teams, including local forces and humanitarian organizations, have been deployed to the affected areas, but challenging weather conditions and limited resources are hampering relief efforts.